Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About the role
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122‑bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, serving as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. The hospital offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians utilizing advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe, and comfortable patient environment. Work where every moment matters—more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees share pride in their work, knowing every moment matters here. The Respiratory Care Practitioner works in the Pulmonary Function Lab and Pulmonary Rehab, providing respiratory therapy to assist, control, and/or improve patients' breathing.
Responsibilities
- Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc.
- Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
- Performs additional related duties as assigned or necessary.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
- Ability to function as a self‑directed team member.
- Must be Connecticut state licensed in Respiratory Care.
Benefits
We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Schedule
First Shift as Needed.